How to Jailbreak iOS 8

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Last Updated: April 26, 2026

This wikiHow shows how to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS 8. The process varies depending on the iOS version and device model. Jailbreaking your iOS device allows you to install tweaks as well as sideload apps downloaded outside the App Store. Make sure to back up your device before jailbreaking, as something could go wrong during the process.

Method 1

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Using Carbon (32-bit, iOS 8.0-8.4.1)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS version. Carbon jailbreak is supported on iPhone 4S, 5, 5C, iPad 2, iPad 3rd and 4th generations, iPad mini 1st generation, and iPod touch 5th generation running iOS 8.0 to 8.4.1.^{[1]
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- Although this article shows jailbreaks for iOS 8, it also works for iOS 9.x.
- Carbon is an untethered jailbreak.
- You can check the iOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About. ^{[2]
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Open Safari. The icon resembles a compass on a blue circle on a white background. ^{[1]
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Go to the Carbon website. Enter http://carbon.sep.lol/ in the address bar on Safari, and tap Go.^{[1]
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- You can add the website to home screen for easy access by tapping the share icon at the bottom and tapping Add to home screen.
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Run the Carbon jailbreak. On the Carbon website, tap Run button to run the exploit. Wait until the device reboots. After you perform this step, your device should have Cydia installed.^{[1]
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Method 2

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Using wtfis (64-bit, iOS 8.0-8.4.1)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS version. wtfis jailbreak is supported on iPhone 5S, 6, 6 Plus, iPad Air (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch 6th generation running iOS 8.0 to 8.4.1.^{[3]
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- You can check the iOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About. ^{[2]
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Download and install the necessary files. Download the wtfis IPA and Sideloadly on your computer, and install Sideloadly.^{[3]
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- If your computer is running Windows, you also need to download and install iTunes (not the Microsoft Store version).
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Plug your device into your computer. Use a USB-A to Lightning cable. Plug the Lightning end into your device, and the USB-A end into your computer. Trust the connection on your computer and on your device.^{[3]
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Install wtfis. Open Sideloadly on your computer, then drag and drop the wtfis IPA into the Sideloadly window, then enter your Apple Account details. This will install the wtfis IPA into your device. ^{[3]
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Trust the developer. Go to Settings -> General -> Device Management -> [your Apple Account] on your device and tap Trust [your Apple Account] to trust the developer.^{[3]
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Run the wtfis jailbreak. Open the wtfis app, and tap Jailbreak to jailbreak your device. After a moment, the device should reboot, and after that, the home screen should have Cydia installed.^{[3]
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Method 3

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Using EverPwnage (32-bit, iOS 8.0-8.4.1)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS version. EverPwnage jailbreak is supported on iPhone 4S, 5, 5C, iPad 2, iPad 3rd and 4th generations, iPad mini 1st generation, and iPod touch 5th generation running iOS 8.0 to 8.4.1.^{[4]
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- EverPwnage is an untethered jailbreak for iOS 8.0-8.4.1.
- Although this article shows jailbreaks for iOS 8, it also works for iOS 7.x and 9.x.
- You can check the iOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About. ^{[2]
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Download and install the necessary files. Download the EverPwnage IPA and Sideloadly on your computer, and install Sideloadly.^{[4]
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- If your computer is running Windows, you also need to download and install iTunes (not the Microsoft Store version).
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Plug your device into your computer. Use a USB-A to Lightning or USB-A to 30-pin cable. Plug the Lightning or 30-pin end into your device and the USB-A end into your computer. Trust the connection on your computer and on your device.^{[4]
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Install EverPwnage. Open Sideloadly on your computer, then drag and drop the EverPwnage IPA into the Sideloadly window, then enter your Apple Account details. This will install the EverPwnage IPA into your device. ^{[4]
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Trust the developer. Go to Settings -> General -> Device Management -> [your Apple Account] on your device and tap Trust [your Apple Account] to trust the developer.^{[4]
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Run the EverPwnage jailbreak. Open the EverPwnage app, and tap Jailbreak to jailbreak your device. After a moment, the device should reboot, and after that, the home screen should have Cydia installed.^{[4]
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